We are generally stating that Multi-IQ obsoletes single frequency detectors, not simultaneous multi-frequency detectors. This really has captured market attention! It is quite likely that some people will become EQUINOX supporters, while others will want to keep using their favourite FBS detector (not too dissimilar to GPX vs GPZ).

So the best honest answer to your question right now is:

"Multi-IQ has the future potential to obsolete FBS technology."

For some users, that may be immediate when they buy an EQUINOX. For others it may be with a future product with Multi-IQ, or an enhancement of it.

I am excited about the future. I plan on getting the Equinox with hopes that a new type of technology can outperform in some way my CTX at sites I have detected many times. Looking further ahead it will be really interesting to see what they put in to whatever their new flagship model may be.

Gary
Dutchess County New York
I love The Game of Tones....
Present: Equinox 800.
Past: CTX-3030 Minelab E-Trac, Explorer II, Sovereign
Detecting Since 1984 Using Minelab since mid 90s

I was suspecting this would be the beginning of their next line of detectors. I think it will eventually replace the FBS, at the least I think they will be adding new models with FBS features like a smartfind display, GPS, etc.

I agree with you, Jason. I think -- especially after Minelab's response to that question -- that a future "flagship" employing Multi-IQ technology, and with things like 2-D screen, target trace, etc., is a likely bet.

Agreed which does open the door that yes the nox may rivial your beloved machine. I am true ctx fan and hope this out performs it. I am 4th on my dealers pre-order list hope to know the answer soon enough.

Quotedewcon4414
Tells me we maybe getting a water down version from what was tested.

Not likely .
The machine is better than many know . Cant wait for mine.

If anything there is only 1 thing i am concerned about but its not performance , its support in the long run . After warranty runs out can repairs be done ? and who by ?
For now i will buy 1 machine instead of 2 . My 2nd machine can stay in the shop till i need it.

QuoteNuke em
I reckon the next machine wil be out in 3 years time , i hope it isn't too expensive . And i dont want GPS or any gizmo's just decent functions that make finding stuff easier .

but the GPS is very effective for anyone who field hunts! I have made massive increases in finds from my ghost town site directly because of the GPS mapping feature of the GPS. Apparent random finds were revealed to show a pattern and where to concentrate future hunts and well as what direction those find trends were pointing.

I understand its not a usable feature for all hunts, but I also feel most people never even give it a chance.